I wanted to share this link to a December 2008 article by Eric Easter, Chief of Digital Strategy for Johnson Publishing Company. On EbonyJet.com he wrote about his unsuccessful search to commission someone to create quilts from cherished clothes as keepsakes for his children. He penned ..."By my estimate, in the last five years I have spoken with or e-mailed about four dozen quilters and have had no luck." His 2009 resolution was to find a "Quilt Whisperer" to help with the search. I wonder - as we're now in 2010 - if he was successful. I hope so. Enjoy!
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Eric Easter - "A man in search of a quilt"
I wanted to share this link to a December 2008 article by Eric Easter, Chief of Digital Strategy for Johnson Publishing Company. On EbonyJet.com he wrote about his unsuccessful search to commission someone to create quilts from cherished clothes as keepsakes for his children. He penned ..."By my estimate, in the last five years I have spoken with or e-mailed about four dozen quilters and have had no luck." His 2009 resolution was to find a "Quilt Whisperer" to help with the search. I wonder - as we're now in 2010 - if he was successful. I hope so. Enjoy!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Lillian Blades' Quilted Passages at Atlanta Airport
Next time you are at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport near the escalators at Gate E, check out Bahamian artist Lillian Blades' public installation "Quilted Passages." Click here to learn more about the Hartsfield-Jackson Art Program. Enjoy!
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Meet Laura R. Gadson - Portrait Quilter
Let me introduce you to Sistah Quilter Laura R. Gadson, who specializes in portrait quilts. The quilt in the photo here is currently on exhibit at the Stitching Our Stories Exhibit at the Countee Cullen Library in Harlem. I recently emailed Laura about her work.
Laura, how did you get started making portrait quilts? "It all started with a picture of my sister when she was younger. Thisphotograph became my first portrait quilt titled “Lisa and the Color Yellow”. Myfather took many black and white pictures of us as we were growing up and hedeveloped them himself in his darkroom in our basement. His photos were thefirst inspiration for the portrait quilts."
How long does typically take to make one of your portrait quilts?
"The portraits don’t take as long as many may think. I can finish a one-subjectsmall quilt top in a day (a day for me can mean from early morning to late, lateevening). The selection and preparation of the fabrics, deciding how to shade asubject, some intricate cutting and the use of an elaborately pieced boarder orbackground can take time. Currently much of my work is about poster size but Ihave plans to work increasingly larger which will take more time."
"The portraits don’t take as long as many may think. I can finish a one-subjectsmall quilt top in a day (a day for me can mean from early morning to late, lateevening). The selection and preparation of the fabrics, deciding how to shade asubject, some intricate cutting and the use of an elaborately pieced boarder orbackground can take time. Currently much of my work is about poster size but Ihave plans to work increasingly larger which will take more time."
What do you enjoy the most about being part of the Harlem Girls Quilting Circle?
"The eating and talking that takes place at our monthly meetings! I also enjoythe “big reveal” portions of our meetings where members get to “whip out” theircurrent masterpieces. They are always inspiring. Harlem Girls Quilting Circle is where I got my quilting start. We have been meeting monthly for about 5 years and there is never a dull moment creatively or personality wise."
"The eating and talking that takes place at our monthly meetings! I also enjoythe “big reveal” portions of our meetings where members get to “whip out” theircurrent masterpieces. They are always inspiring. Harlem Girls Quilting Circle is where I got my quilting start. We have been meeting monthly for about 5 years and there is never a dull moment creatively or personality wise."
Mark your calendars, you can see more of Laura's portrait quilts at the upcoming exhibit, Folks and Family: Quilt Art By Laura R. Gadson - July 27 - September 13, 2007, Russ Berrie Pavilion, Columbia University, 1150 St Nicholas Ave., New York City, New York. Laura does accept commissions. You can see more of her works on Laura's blog, The Gadson Gallery. Laura, continued success!
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Edna Patterson-Petty - Freedom Quilt
Edna Patterson-Petty, sistah quilter, has been commissioned by the Grace Hill Settlement House to create a community quilt illustrating the story of the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing. Mary Meachum was a free black woman known for helping to liberate slaves. Edna also conducted a workshop where local St. Louis young mothers created quilt blocks illustrating their concepts of freedom. Congratulations Edna!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Rosie Chapman - Fabric Postcards
Have you yet made or received a fabric postcard? Check out today's Detroit News, reporter and sistah crafter Jocelynn Brown introduces us to Rosie Chapman and her collection and instructions for making fabric postcards! (Photo by Todd McInturf). Rosie Chapman is a versatile artist - she quilts and conducts historical reenactments, featuring such historical figures as Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Madame C. J. Walker, and Sojourner Truth. You can commission your OWN fabric postcard from Rosie, according to the Detroit News article, "Chapman custom makes post cards starting at $6 each. For more information, e-mail her at mizrosie@mac.com."
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